Kerala is set to emerge as the country’s nerve center of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by leveraging AI tools and systems in all sectors, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while inaugurating the two-day Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) event.

The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) organized the event in collaboration with IBM.

“The government has identified AI as a focus sector in its new Industrial Policy. More AI-based investments are anticipated in the state soon,” Shri Vijayan said.

“Automated warning systems using AI can be explored in saving lives from human-animal conflicts, reported from areas close to forests.”

Further, he said, “AI can give solutions for improving irrigation, agriculture production and climate change mitigation, environmental protection and forecast of adverse weather incidents.”

Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P Rajeeve said “The conclave is a platform to explore possibilities like how GenAI can address the real-life challenges and to expand the avenues for growth, besides developing tools that can benefit various sectors through our economy and society.”

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When asked about the concerns about AI replacing jobs, Mr. Rajeeve said, “Those who have learned these technologies will thrive and we have to equip ourselves with AI skills by ensuring our relevance and competitiveness in the job market.”

“This advantage will create new job opportunities for our youth, besides driving economic growth and innovation.”

The meet brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of AI.